In 2020_____ of all deaths in Ireland for those aged 65 years and over, were due to Covid-19.

6%

25%

11%

9%

Which of the following is not a characteristic that makes the market for health care different from markets for other goods and services?

Demand for health care is irregular and uncertain.

Providers have more information than consumers.

Third-party payers form part of the market.

For-profit health care providers play a major role in delivering health care.

Uncertainty in health care markets suggests that:

Providers and their patients may not know whether treatments will be effective.

Patients may wish to insure against unexpected illnesses or injuries.

Insurers may make substantial profits.

Answers (a), (b), and (c) are correct.